If you think you or someone you know would like to address substance misuse, there is a variety of support options available to both students and staff.
Internal:
- Report + Support: Staff can disclose how they have been affected by substance misuse using the University’s Report and Support system. You can choose to do this anonymously, request support from an advisor or make a referral for someone else. If you choose to talk to an advisor, they will be able to talk through the reporting options and support available to you, in confidence.
- Vivup (Employee Assistance Programme): As a staff member you can access free information, advice and confidential support through the university’s new Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which is now provided by Vivup. Whether you’re facing problems at work or at home, you can access impartial, confidential support and advice for your mental health and wellbeing for a range of different issues. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, meaning you can get support whenever you need it. It’s completely confidential, so you can access the support you need without having to worry that others at the university will know. To find out more and access support and resources, visit the Vivup EAP webpage.
External:
- Talk To FRANK: Provides facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol. You can search for any drug, read news and articles, or contact them by phone (0300 1236600) or live chat.
- Greenwich- via: A free and confidential recovery-focused service. They offer treatment and support for Greenwich residents aged 18 or over affected by drug and alcohol problems, as well as their families and carers.
- Release – Legal Outreach Services: Provides legal support related to drug use or sex work, helping with housing, wellbeing, and access to treatment.
- Royal Greenwich Young Persons Substance Misuse Service: Free, confidential advice for young people up to 25 living in Greenwich, including harm reduction and substance information. Email: substancemisuseservice@royalgreenwich.gov.uk Tel: 020 8921 6907
- Adfam – Greenwich Support: Free one-to-one support for adults affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use (family/friends), including counselling and peer support.
- Greenwich COMHAD Service: NHS service supporting people with both mental health and drug/alcohol issues, offering harm reduction and treatment. Self-referral or GP referral.
- RIVER: (Responsive, Inspirational, Visible, Empowering and Recovery-Oriented), is delivered alongside Open Road and helps people that have issues with drugs and/or alcohol and want to make a positive change to their life.
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